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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-14

321, 725 GO
Payable debt less current funds Jan. l,
..-....S 49, PA 06
Inerse in payable d'bt less fds, 1851 90
Decrease in cash in 1SS3.....S 104 s35 1e
Increase in total debt emitting cash..s 1886 As
Increase in total debt less eurrentfds 1856 e91 60
Deduct amount added to non-payable
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The cash balance in the Treasury
January l, 1884, should be S16S, $4,000,
not including the deposits of Insurance
Companies, which were reduced during
1883 from $4,000 to 100000
1t may be found as follows:
Cash balance Jan. l, 1888 ...........S 25s. 624 II
Excess of disbursements over receipts
in 50 635 Is
les, ese 60
Or, by comparing the transactions of
the years 1882 and 1888, as follows:
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-14

The receipts from Taxes" which were
less in 1880 and more in 1881 than in
any of the years we have examined,
reached the average again in 1882.
The expenditures on account of the
Agricultural College have more than
doubled, and the first debit to the East
Mississippi Insane Asylum will be
noticed
The cash balance in the treasury
January l, 1888, should be S25S, 62475,
not including the deposits of insurance
companies (s75,000).
II may be found as follows:
Cash balance January q
Excess OF disbursements in 1882 2s6, 4Si 81
s25s,62l u
Or, by comparing the transactions of
the years 1881 and 1882, as follows:
Increase of disbursements in $50 S2O9 275 81
Increase Of receipts in 17SoS4 10
To credit of 6,24 IS
Decrease of current funds in 1882:
| January /. 1881 ..- $685. 46 %
January 1, 1ss2............ -. JOG p
s2s6, sci So
Less ...........S 100 90
Decrease in 1882. ,4s1 So
Current funds January 1. 1882 .s545106 rs
Decrease in 1882 2S6 4Sl 50
Current funds January !, 1883 1874 70
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$227,15o 90 $227,15O oC
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MARKS nad only tnat extent.
According to the reported proceedings
of the Prohibition Convention of our
State, yon were of the minority who
opposed making Is a State question, and
80 far we would appear to agree.
Though the Constitutional Amend
ment pending in Texas WAS the subject
on which my opinion was asked and
given, you have spoken only OF swhis-
ky traffic" and Saloons" together with
the incidents and accidents of the cam
vass In Texas. OF the last it NAV be
said, when you have more experience in
such matters you will probably realize
that the defeated party in an election is
generally dissatisfied with the result and
prone to complain of the manner in
which it was effected.
As necessary to full understanding
of the matters in issue, | viii quote the
terms of the amendment referred to, as
follows:
"The manufacture, sale, and ex-
change of intoxicating liquor, except
ssfor medical, mechanical, sacramental
"and scientific purposes, is hereby pro-
shibited in the State of Texas"
The Legislature was to enact necessa-
~ laws Al It's Hfst session aILer the aQOp-
ton of the amendment. If it had been
adopted, a farmer who had a vineyard
was not to be permitted to manufacture
wine of his grapes; or If he had an or
chard, he was not to be allowed to man.
ufacture cider of his apples, or brandy
of his peaches, or whisky of his grain, or
beer of his barley and hops. He could
not exchange such articles though the
product of his farm, for comforts grown
in different latitude and to be sproduc-
ed at his home.
Fanaticism looks through reversed
telescope, minimizing everything save
its special object. What though one
should point prohibitiouist to the civil
lizing, harmonizing, peace-securing, COM
fort-giving effects OF commerce upon the
nations. II be thought it inierfered with
his particular Ism, would he not proba-
bly, answer by irrelevant catchwords? 2
The time was when sumptuary Laws
embraeed Whist should be worn and eaten.
r. ~ begin the march of retrogression
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-14

Increase in total dbt less current fds l56 9s1 60
| Payable debt less current funds Jan. 1,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
THE ALLIANCES A MUTUAL
BENEFIT.

That the Farmers Alliances which
are rapidly being formed all over the
State are a benefit alike to the mer-
chant and farmer cannot be disputed.
Any doubt that might have existed in
the minds of the skeptical should be
removed by the information in this ar
ticle. The Hornet favors this organi-
cation because it tends to enlighten
the farmers in regard to the latest de-
velopments in machinery used on
farms, and gives them a chance to see
them in practical use; because it tends
to unite the farmers in bonds of a fra
ternal nature; because it believes that
only good will result from unity Of &C
ton; because it believes it IS a good
thing, else such men as S. B. Alexan-
der would not be found in them; and
for many other good ana sufficient rea-
sons, not least among which is their
evident determination to get out of
debt and stay out. The reporter was
shown a letter to-day by a prominent
grocery firm from the president of the
Richmond county Alliance, asking for
quotations and discount for cash On
large orders, showing conclusively that
business is meant.-D0iy Hornet.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
ORGANIZERS.
OFFICIAL

The demand for organizers, is so ear
nest and general among III farmers IN all
sections Of our State, and applications for
commissions are being made in such sim
gular form, that it is deemed. for the more
expeditions and more thorough and eff
cient organizations Of our State, that q
number of earnest, competent and devoted
brethren be commissioned at the earliest
practicable time, and sent to different por-
tons of the State.
This is, therefore, to notify such as may
desire commissions, that applications
should be. made, by letter, to the President
of the State Alliance, Charlotte, N. c., or
in person to our State Organizer, Bro. N.
II. G. Elliott. In either case the appli-
cant must furnish testimonials as to char
acter, capacity and fitness for the work.
In all cases it is absolutely essential to
good work and success, that the organizer
should be thoroughly instructed in the Sc.
cret work of the order and in the princi-
pies. purposes and business plans Of the
order. The State Organizer being thor
oughly versed in all the work of the or
der, in detail will gladly impart full in
structions to all who may be appointed.
1t is highly important that each one APP
pointed should spend a few days with the
State Organizer, in his work and thus.
learn practically the duties he must per-
form. We want good, earnest, active,
capable men for this work, and men of
character and integrity, who will devote
themselves faithfully to.it.
By order of s- S. B. ALEXANDER,
. Pres't n. G. State Farmers Alliance.
L. L. Polk, Sec'y State Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY.
BY Raising Cotton at the Present Prices

by NdlSl1lS NoIIoL a. lAe IeScilI llIeS
Firstly-The head man should own
a "yaller dog" By having a dog Of
that color, he will take in more wild
meats, such as coons, 'possums, squir-
rels, rabbits, &C., than any other kind
of dog and that is the way he will
have to get his meat.
Secondly-The head man should be
cr~oss-eyed, and if not already so, he
should get all oculist to cut a small
cord on the inner side Of the eyes, SO
as to turn them out on an angle of
about fo~rty-ive degrees. He should
also be a good gunner and trapper-
that whilst he is shooting a squirrel,
he could be looking for a rabbit or
bird at the same time.
Thirdly-The proprietor Of the cot
ton farm should own mules that are
]crop-eared, blind in both eyes and
bob-tailed. The object in having
mules of that kind is this: he can buy
them in for two dollars and fifty cents,
for that is all the money he can put in
mules.
Fourthly--The cotton planter
\should have his own force and never
let his children get of age as their
birthday rolls around, move up the
dates. The boys should be freckle-
faced and red headed, and should
wear chip hats, with the tops out, SO
as to see the CHAR" also copperas
pants, cut SO as to come about half
way between the knee and ankle, and
should 60 ~bare-footed with one sus-
pender, and that fastened on with a
wooden peg.
Fifthly-The head man should con-
slider it a part of his religious duty to
keep his children in ignorance and
work them 10 to IL hours per day,
and never visit the towns or cities ex-
cept to sell produce, then keep in the
middle of the streets to prevent being
tempted to buy anything from the
Gland sharks" and if a guano agent
should mention fertilizer to him,
stretch him out at full length with a
club that he should carry along with
him. Sell his coon skins to pay his
taxes, live at home and board at the
same place. Follow out these instruc-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
HAVE YOU TRIED IT?

Have you noticed the exceedingly
low club rates at which we offer our
paper? Have you taken q copy to
your Club or to your Alliance and
tried to get up a Club? Do you want
to see the farmers organized T? Do
you want to aid in this grand work :?
Do you want to place the farmers ina
position where their voice will be
heard? Do you want your paper to
WELD an influence for good? When
we came to Raleigh we announced
u purpose to put at least 1000 sub
scribers on our list by the first of
January, 1888, and we are now more
hopeful than ever that 1t can be done,
provided our friends all over the State
will give US just a little help. Will
you not try to get us a Club? Here
are our rates:
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dinner and the old veterans of that Sec
ton will have a happy reunion. 1t will
be a big time. We acknowledge a very
kind and urgent invitation to be present,
and we hope we may be allowed that
pleasure. We congratulate the projects
Of this movement on the Inauguration of
this enterprise in that splendid section.
They ought, and doubtless will have, a
good Fair. There is a large number Of
the gallant and brave old veterans in that
section, and it is fitting that they should
come together and bring their wives, sons
and daughters with them. One by one
they are dropping from the roll, but as
long as there are two ex-Confederates
left there should be an annual reunion.
Let every body go and enter fully and
freely into that progressive and patriotic
spirit which prompted the movement. Let
every farmer and his wife be there aUiM
something to show, and thus manifest their
endorsement and give encouragement to
this movement. It will be beneficial and
pleasant to every body. Let the first Fair
at Silver City be a grand success.
FARMERS TAKE NoTIcE.-The Catawba
County Farmers Club adjourned to meet
in Newton on the 4th Saturday Goth
day. of November, 1887. Afull attend
ance of the subordinate clubs are re-
Quested to meet.
J.. w. ROBINSON, Pres't.
NJ. J. ROVE, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

BUNN's LEVEL, N. c., Nov. l, 81.
We have organized a Farmers
Alliance at Bunn's Level, N. c., with
SO members enrolled. Officers elected
President-G. w. Jones.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY f. Smith.
Secretary-A. R. Wilson.
Treasurer-John W. Byrd.
Chaplain-G. b. Byrd.
LECTURER. S. Smith.
A. R. WILSON, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
HARRISBURG, N. c., Nov. 4, 81.

HARRISBURG, n. c., Nov. 4, 81.
Rocky River Farmers Alliance was
organized on the Sd inst. with 81
members, by State Organizer Elliott
The following officers were elected.
tO-wit:
President-J. M. w. Alexander.
Vice resident-H. B. Parks.
Secretary-Dr. S. A. Grier.
Treasurer-J. M. Harris.
Chaplain-J. l.. Stafford.
Secretary-E. G. Davis.
Asst. Secretary-A. N. Harris.
Door Keeper-L. M. Pharr.
Asst. Door Keeper. I. Morrison.
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tons to the letter and there is money
in cotton at the present prices. 1870
Should the foregoing instructions
catch the eyes of tobacco planters,
don't feel stuck up, for the same rules
and regulations will apply with equal
force to them, only I think a little
more so, for whilst he is catching one
" worrum". he could be looking for
another at the same time.
JACOB NEVER SWEAT, JR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10

-Pleuro-pneumonia is playing havoc
with the cattle all over New Jersey.
The American rice crop for 1887 is
less than the crop of last year, by 10000
barrels.
-Mecklenburg County Farmers ALI
ance will meet in Charlotte on Monday,
the 21st inst.
Snow fell in Wautaga county on the
81 ult. to the depth Of eight inches on
level ground.
Within the past three years the num-
Der Of sheep in the United States has
diminished 5000, 600. <N
In 1884 the farmers of South Caro-
lima established the first agricultural So
ciety in the United States.
President Willis, Of the Michigan
College, says that over SO per cent. OF
the graduates nave become farmers.
Alliances have been organized IN
Union. Cabarrus and Onslow counties.
viii publish reports as soon as received.
"A Vance county farmer sells his
turnips at SO cents per bushel and will
realize more than one hundred dollars per
acre, so we learn from the Henderson
NeWs. . g.. a=-.
The packing of sweet corn has grown
to be a large industry in the State OF
Maine. They have eighty canning fac
tories and put up 2%o,ooO,OoO cans this
season requiring 10000 acres of corn.
Contractors on the Western North
Carolina Railroad are constructing Gull
verts of fine fesh-colored marble. We
have seen Al specimens of different shades
of marbles from that rich and favored
region. @'
A grand Leaf Tobacco Fair will he
held in Danville, Va, on the oath 10Th and
10Th of this month. Extensive prepare
tons are being made for a grand affair.
We acknowledge askind invitation to be
present.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-11-10
gnfals.
North Carolina State Board of Agri-
culture.

Gov. A. M.nScales (ec-o6fctoJ chairman.
W. R.. Williams, of Pitt, Master State
Col. R. W. Wharton, LIST Congressional
District. ~.-
DR.. A. G. Brooks, I'd Congressional Dis
trict.
II. L. Grant, Bird Congressional District.
Col. w. f. Green, 4th Congressional
District.
J. H. Murrow, 9TH Congressional Dis
trict. "
S. B. Alexander, 9th Congressional Dis
trict (elect.
A. Leazer, 7th Congressional District.
Burwell Blanton, 9Th Congressional Dis
trict. .a,
DR.. C. D. Smith, 9th Congressional Dis
trict.
OFFICERS. :,
John Robinson, Commissioner.
Y K. Bruner, Acting Secretary.
CIV. Dabney, Jr., Chemist and Direc-
tor of Experiment Station.
John T. Patrick, General Agent Immi-
grafton.
TRUSTEES OF H AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
CHANICAL COLLEGE.
The members of the Board of 5Agricul-
ture, to whom are added:
W. S. Primrose, Wake.
G. Z. French, Fender.
H. Z. Fries, Forsyth.
Gen. r. Barringer, Mecklenburg.
Elias Carr, E~dgecombe.
STATE GRANGE PATRoNs OF HUsBANDRY.
w. R. Williams, Falkland, Pitt county,
Master.
DR.. J. w. Seasons, Bethel, Lecturer.
W. II. Powell, B~attleboro, Treasurer.
+, T. J. Ludwig, Mt. Pleasant, Secre-
tary,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Rev. VIM. Grant, Jackson, n. G.
Capt. w. Ii. Powell, Battleboro,
n. 7. Ridley, Boykins, Va.
THE NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta,
Edgecombe county.
Vice Presidents-W. R. Williams, LIST
Congressional District; W. a. Darden,
I'd Congressional District; G. Z. French,
Sd Congressional District; w. +. Green,
4th Congressional District; II. &. Fries,
9Th Congressional District; is. Reid, 9th
Congressional District; ". H. Hobson,
7th Congressional District; Burwell Blan-
ton, Sth Congressional District; W. H.
Mcclure, 9th Congressional District.
B. F. Hester, Oxford, Secretary; S.
Ohio Wilson, Vineyard, and W. b. Ben
bow, Oak Ridge, Assistant Secretaries.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
D. Reid Parker, Trinity College, A.
McIver, Oaks, d. Men. Mckay, Averas-
boro; L. L. Polk, Raleigh, and c. Nc
Donald, Concord.
N. c. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
W. G.. Upchurch, Raleigh, President;
John Nichols, Raleigh, Secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
PRESIDENT. Van Lindley, Pomona.
Secretary-S. Ohio Wilson, Vineyard.
Treasurer-J. A. Lineback, Salem.
~
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TOBACCO MARKET.

Sales heavier last week than ever known so early
in the year. Our crop is fairly good, but not up to
representations or expectations.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-06

22n the land adjoining and on the line of
Strykeg Avenue, from Louisa street to
the south city limits, for making and
feet on said land for every foot cut 81
9lled necessary for the grading Of said
Stfyker avenue, from LouiSa street to
the south city limits, came up, and after
hearing all persons present Interested,
the same was adjourned to the 9Th inst.
at II a. m.
Pursuant TO due notice and the ad-
J0urnments Hereunder, the matter of
the confirmation of the assessment for
the opening, widening and extension of
Cote avenue, between Tyler street and
Annapolis street, came up, and the
same was adjourned to the 18th inst. at
2p. m.
Pursuant to due notice and the ad-
J0urnment Hereunder, the matter of
the confirmation of the assessment for
the opening, widening and extension of
Belvldere street, between Hall avenue
and South Robert street, came up, and
the same was adjourned to the 18th inst.
at 2 pm.
Pursuant to due notice, the matter of
the confirmation of the assessment for
paving Eighth (sth) street with cedar
blocks and curbing with granite. from
Locust street to Wabasha street, includ-
ing the necessary sewer connections,
came up, and the same was duly con-
frmed.
Pursuant to due notice, the matter of
the confirmation of the assessment for
paving, with cedar blocks and curbing
with granite, Rosabel street, from
Eighth (8th) street to Tenth QOth street,
came up, and the same was duly con-
irmed.
pursuant to due notice and the adj
Journment Hereunder, the matter of the
confirmation of the assessment for grad
ing the street next the Mississippi river
to a partial grade, from Chestnut street
to James street, came up, and after cor
recting the same by reducing the amount
assessed against lot z, block 40, Rice &
Irvine's addition to st. Paul, from Sl04
TO $5S, so as to conform to the facts and
rights of the case as intended, said as
SeSsment was duly confirmed.
Pursuant to due notice, the matter of
the confirmation of the assessment for
the grading of Fillmore avenue, from
Dakota avenue to State street, came up,
and the same was duly confirmed.
: Adjourned. ~; -,
r. L. GORMAN,- President.
w. F. ERWIN Clerk Board Public Works
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Regular Meeting.
ST. PAUL, Aug 4, 1887

ST. PAUL, Aug 4, 1887.
Board met at p. H..
Present: MeSsrS. Barrett, Quinby,
Starkey and Mr.. President.
Reading the minutes of the LIST, ID
and Sd inst. dispensed with, and, upon
motion, the said minutes We're APP
proved.
E. Walther presented communities
ton in the matter of the assessment
against lots and 6, block 6, Hoyt's adj
ditiOn to st. Paul, for paving Eighth
street. Considered and placed on file.
G.. NJ. Phillips, owner of lot 6. block
z, Marshall'S addition to West ST. Paul.
presented a communication i'm the mat
ter of the assessment against said lot 6 :.
for grading Fillmore avenue. Consid-
cred and placed ON file.
No bids received for curbing with
Kettle river sandstone the east side of
Summit Place, from Nelson avenue to
Lyle hart street.
Order of Council to Board, approved
Aug. 8, 1887, to let by contract the grail
ing of State street, from the levee to Is
abel street. Referred to Engineer for
plans and specifications, and he having
anticipated said order and submitted
said plans and specifications, the same
were examined and approved, and the
Clerk was directed to advertise for bids
for said improvement.
Pursuant to due notice and the adj
tournaments Hereunder, the matter of
making and completing the assessment
for the opening and extension of Lucy
street. from the east line to the west
line of Bidwell'S addition to West St.
Paul, came up, and the same was adj
jOurned to the 9th inst. at 9 a. m.
Pursuant to due notice, the mattersof
making and completing the assessment
for the widening of Cliff street, between
Forbes street NOW Smith avenue) and
Goodhue street, came up, and after hear
ing all persons present interested, the
same was duly completed and the Clerk
was directed to give the confirmation
notice.
Pursuant to due notice and the adj
jOurnments hereunder, the matter of
making and completing the assessment
for cOndemning and taking an ease
ment on the land adjoining and on the
line of South Robert street, from Concord
street to Tyler street, for making and
maintaining slopes one and one-half
90 feet OH said land for every foot cut
or filed necessary for the gradidg of
South Robert street, from Concord
street to Tyler street, came up, and the
same was adjourned to the Sth inst. at 2
p. IN.
Pursuant to due notice and the adj
jeurnment Hereunder, the matter of
making and completing the assessment
for afl1sfl n1nris,r and taking an not<v go
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-06
Special Meeting.

ST. PAUL, August 4, 1887.
Board met at 10 a. III. pursuant to CALL
Present: MeSSrs. Barrett, Quinby,
Starkey and Mr.. President.
AT 1918 a. M. the Board proceeded in
body to view the following streets, to-
wit:
South Robert street, between Con-
cord street and Tyler street, with refer
ence to- assessment for cOndemning
and taking an easement for making and
maintaining slopes in grading said
street.
Belvidere street, from South Robert
street to Hall avenue, with reference to
assessment for the opening, widening
and extension of said street.
Having reviewed said streets, the
Board returned at II nj. and adiOurne d
r. l.. GORMAN, President.
w. +. ERWIN, Clerk Board Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-06
Confirmation of Assessment for
Wooden Sidewalks.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MIMI, Sept. 3, 1887.
The assessment of benefits, costs and
expenses arising from constructing, re-
laying and repairing wooden sidewalks
Estimate No. b under contract of Jas.
Forrestal for term beginning April l,
1887, and ending Nov. 1, 1887, in the city
of st. Paul. Minnesota. having been COM
pleted by the Board of Public Works in
and for said city, said Board will meet
at their office in said city at p. m. on
the 18th day of September, A. D. 1881, to
hear objections Gf any to said assess
ment. at which time and place. unless
sufficient cause is shown to the cor
trary, said assessment will be con-
firmed by said Board.
The following is list of the supposed
owners names. a description of the
property in front of which said sidewalks
have been constructed, relaid or re-
paired and the amounts assessed against
the same, tO-wit:
CAPITAL AVENUE, NORTH SIDE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-06
Special Meeting.

ST. PAUL, Aug. z, 1881.
Board met at 2 p. H., pursuant to
call.
Present: Messrs. Barrett, Quinby,
Starkey and Mr.. President.
David Day, Charles Lamborn and
Philip Reilly, on behalf of property
owners on Dayton avenue. presented a
petition in reference to the kind and
size of sidewalk and the manner in
which said sidewalk should be laid on
said avenue. Considered and adopted,
and upon motion the Engineer was in
structed to see that the request of the
petitioners be complied with, on Dayton
avenue, from Summit avenue to Milton
street. Yeas 3, nays (hlr. Barrett).
The Engineer having submitted plan
and estimate of cost, the following re-
port was ordered sent to the Council,
t0-wft:
70 the Common Council Of the City of
ST. Paul:
The Board of Public Works have had